Author Archives: Lynda Powless

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Hudbay Minerals Inc. says it’s resuming its Snow Lake mining operations after it halted work in July due to wildfires…

‘Moving forward together’: 49th BC Elders Gathering lifts spirits

August 28, 2025 139 views

By Nora O’Malley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ha-Shilth-Sa Vancouver, BC – Braving an intense August heat wave, British Columbia elders…

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First Nations woman rejoins Ontario Hockey Federation board of directors

August 28, 2025 136 views

By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com The board of directors for the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) will once…

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Inuvik to host first strangulation training amid increased cases

August 28, 2025 100 views

By Aastha Sethi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cabin Radio A two-day training session on the dangers of strangulation, hosted by…

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Two bodies were missed at B.C. death scene. Was treatment of coroners to blame?

August 28, 2025 115 views

By Darryl Greer When police attended a single-room occupancy building in East Vancouver three years ago, they found the body…

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RCMP seize firearms, weapons in Stoney Nakoda arrest

August 27, 2025 247 views

By Leah Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Rocky Mountain Outlook MÎNÎ THNÎ — A Mînî Thnî man has been charged…

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Norwegian hiker whose body was found in northern Manitoba drowned, says family

August 27, 2025 248 views

By Brittany Hobson The family of a Norwegian hiker whose body was recovered over the weekend from the shores of…

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Carney says Canada will soon announce funding for port infrastructure

August 27, 2025 242 views

By Catherine Morrison Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that expansions to ports in Montreal and Manitoba could be among…

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Woman being sued for calling four others ‘pretendians’ says she’s protecting identity

August 27, 2025 201 views

By Alessia Passafiume A First Nations woman is being sued for calling four women “pretendians,” with the plaintiffs seeking more…

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Peace region Métis artist named in finalists for national award

August 27, 2025 214 views

By Ed Hitchins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Energeticcity.ca ROSE PRAIRIE, B.C. — A Peace region-based artist is all smiles after…

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‘Fabulous opportunity’ to see Tse’k’wa artefacts at archeology event

August 27, 2025 220 views

By Ed Hitchins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Energeticcity.ca FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. —Important Indigenous heritage site Tse’k’wa is teaming up…

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NDP calls on province to reverse EA cuts in Prince Albert

August 27, 2025 202 views

By Michael Oleksyn, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince Albert Daily Herald The Saskatchewan NDP and education workers represented by CUPE…

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Catholic Division to enter new agreement around Jordan’s Principle

August 27, 2025 269 views

By Michael Oleksyn, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince Albert Daily Herald The Prince Albert Catholic School Division is preparing to…

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Trying to get cross-border fishing on ‘government’s radar,’ says Powlowski

August 27, 2025 183 views

By Matt Prokopchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, TBnewswatch.com FORT FRANCES — The member of Parliament who represents borderlands constituents upset…

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Denmark and Greenland apologize to Inuit women over forced contraception in the past

August 27, 2025 204 views

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark and Greenland on Wednesday apologized for their roles in the past mistreatment of Greenlandic Indigenous…

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Brantford man arrested, charged with child pornography offences

August 26, 2025 303 views

BRANTFORD, ONT. – A Brantford man is facing child pornography charges, following an investigation from the Brantford Police Service (BPS)…

Six Nations Iroquois Lodge is still closed after severe flooding hit the community and sparked Six Nations admainistrtion to declared an emergency. (Photo by Jim C. Powless)

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Iroquois Lodge to remain closed, new building proposed

August 26, 2025 311 views

OHSWEKEN, ON –More than two months after Six Nations of the Grand River was hit by storm related flooding the…

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Brantford Police Citizens’ Police Academy recruiting

August 26, 2025 230 views

BRANTFORD, ONT-Want to find out what its like to be a Brantford Police Officer? The Brantford Police Service (BPS) are…

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‘Missing in action’: Area leaders call for more border water enforcement

August 26, 2025 280 views

By Matt Prokopchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, TBnewswatch.com FORT FRANCES — Municipal, tourism and First Nations stakeholders continue to press…

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